College Scholars

With its motto, “Excellence through Community,” North Central’sCollege Scholars Honors Program is a unique, rigorous, and prestigious program that brings together high-achieving undergraduates pursuing any major.

The College Scholars Honors Program complements a student’s major studies and connects all members of the program through a network of peers, faculty, and honors alumni, forming a community of excellence.

Study abroad, complete internships in foreign countries or in other parts of the U.S

In addition to their academic excellence, most honors students are deeply involved with extra-curricular activities including the arts, Division III athletics, and numerous campus organizations. Learn more about these students' activities through "Aristeia" - Excellence", the newsletter of the College Scholars Honors program.

Are you eager to pursue excellence through community and be a member of a community of excellence? The College Scholars Honors Program at North Central may be just the place for you.

College Scholars in the News

Ross McWethy '18 and Katie Madel '16 and other North Central students comprised the Mock Trial team that took 3rd place at the Bradley University Mock Trial Invitational in Peoria, IL.

Taylor Harrison '15 was a recipient of a Mironda K. Heston Scholarship for Public Service. She traveled to an orphanage in Honduras to create a photojournalism book about the organization to use as marketing material.

Miguel Purgimon Colell ’16 recently traveled to Brazil to do research about the economic factors impacting and resulting from the World Cup. He will use his research to write an honors thesis this year.

Twenty Four College Scholars participated in SURC on the campus of North Central College completing research in many different disciplines. To see a complete list, please click here.

Debra Jensen '17 won a scholarship for an essay titled “The Most Qualified,” which argues the importance of shared beliefs within a company.

Many College Scholars are active participants in the on campus production of “Iphigenia and Other Daughters” by American playwright Ellen McLaughlin. The play runs May 8-11 at Madden Theatre.

College Scholar,Mark Zajac '12 and Ian Wright '14 have been named English Teaching Assistants in Germany through the Fulbright Program. There will be a Fulbright Information Session for students hoping to find out more on May 7 at 4pm at the Rall House.

College Scholar, Rebecca Heinen '15 was awared a highly competitive and prestigious Goldwater Scholar Honorable Mention award. A Goldwater is the highest award given to undergraduate students planning to pursue careers in math and science.

College Scholar, Jessy Krempp '16 recently co-published an essay in the scholarly journal, "Communications from the International Brecht Society" about a play performed on the campus of North Central College in May 2013.

College Scholar, Carlee Beth Fields '14 directed "The Importance of Being Earnest" on the campus of North Central College. She adapted the play to modern times and was part of the student directed series.

North Central College is in the top 4 percent of students accepted to present at NCUR, the National Conference on Undergraduate Research held in Kentucky this spring. College Scholars make up 27 of the record setting 40 students.

College Scholar, Colin Loeffler '14 was awarded the highly prestigious Lincoln Laureate award for North Central College. Colin is currently working on his honors thesis and is a member of the College Scholars Committee.

Former College Scholar, Tyler Schroeder '13 coauthored a paper with other students and math professor, Neil Nicholson titled "Average Bridge Number of Shadow Resolutions" that was recently published in The Journal of Knot Theory and its Ramifications.

College Scholar, AnnMarie Bachmann participated in an archaeological dig this past June in Alabama. The students excavated and studied articfacts and were exposed to different cultural perspectives.

College Scholar, Colin Loeffler '14 directed "Speech and Debate" a contemporary comedy October 10-12 on the campus of North Central College.

College Scholar, Ian Wright '14 spent three and a half weeks in Iceland conducting research for his College Scholar Honors Thesis exploring the "hidden" people of Iceland. He was featured in an article in the North Central Chronicle.

Many first year College Scholars participated in Cardinal Campseither on a wilderness excursion or urban immersion. Students got a jump on college life by making new connections with faculty and friends. This is the first year that North Central College has offered Cardinal Camps.